Matisse

Q: How do I use #3F6497 in CSS?

You can use #3F6497 in CSS with: background-color: #3F6497; or color: #3F6497; or as an RGB value: rgb(63, 100, 151). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 34%, 0%, 41%.

#3F6497

Matisse is a cool medium color with the hex code #3F6497. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 63, 100, 151 in digital design or CMYK 58%, 34%, 0%, 41% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Matisse color values

HEX: #3F6497
RGB: 63, 100, 151
HSL: 215°, 41%, 42%
CMYK: 58, 34, 0, 41

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Matisse sits at 215° on the color wheel with 41% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 41% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Matisse is rendered as rgb(63, 100, 151), where the blue channel is highest at 151, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Matisse translates to a CMYK breakdown of 58C 34M 0Y 41K. With a moderate key (41%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Matisse

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3F6497;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 63, 100, 151;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3F6497',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 58%
M: 34%
Y: 0%
K: 41%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(63, 100, 151)
rgba(63, 100, 151, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 215° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3F6497?

#3F6497 is Matisse, a cool medium color with RGB values of 63, 100, 151. It has a hue of 215°, 41% saturation, and 42% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3F6497?

The RGB color code for #3F6497 is rgb(63, 100, 151). This means it contains 63 red, 100 green, and 151 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Matisse a warm or cool color?

Matisse (#3F6497) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3F6497 in CSS?

You can use #3F6497 in CSS with: background-color: #3F6497; or color: #3F6497; or as an RGB value: rgb(63, 100, 151). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 34%, 0%, 41%.